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Hi, I'm Jessica Fisher, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Buffalo, New York. I love bringing stories to life through stop motion animation and visual storytelling, combining my skills in directing, producing, and illustrating. With a background in both biological sciences and film production, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project I work on. Currently, I am honing my animation skills at Aardman Animations while working on directing and animating short films. I have experience producing and directing narrative, experimental, and documentary films that have been recognized in festivals. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, reading, and embracing outdoor activities which inspire my creative process.…Hi, I'm Jessica Fisher, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Buffalo, New York. I love bringing stories to life through stop motion animation and visual storytelling, combining my skills in directing, producing, and illustrating. With a background in both biological sciences and film production, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project I work on. Currently, I am honing my animation skills at Aardman Animations while working on directing and animating short films. I have experience producing and directing narrative, experimental, and documentary films that have been recognized in festivals. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, reading, and embracing outdoor activities which inspire my creative process.

Jessica M. Fisher

Animator, Illustrator, Film Director, +1

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Hi, I'm Jessica Fisher, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Buffalo, New York. I love bringing stories to life through stop motion animation and visual storytelling, combining my skills in directing, producing, and illustrating. With a background in both biological sciences and film production, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project I work on. Currently, I am honing my animation skills at Aardman Animations while working on directing and animating short films. I have experience producing and directing narrative, experimental, and documentary films that have been recognized in festivals. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, reading, and embracing outdoor activities which inspire my creative process.…Hi, I'm Jessica Fisher, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Buffalo, New York. I love bringing stories to life through stop motion animation and visual storytelling, combining my skills in directing, producing, and illustrating. With a background in both biological sciences and film production, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project I work on. Currently, I am honing my animation skills at Aardman Animations while working on directing and animating short films. I have experience producing and directing narrative, experimental, and documentary films that have been recognized in festivals. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, reading, and embracing outdoor activities which inspire my creative process.

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Hi, I’m Jessica Fisher, a passionate animator and filmmaker based in Buffalo, New York. I love bringing stories to life through stop motion animation and visual storytelling, combining my skills in directing, producing, and illustrating. With a background in both biological sciences and film production, I bring a unique perspective and creativity to every project I work on.

Currently, I am honing my animation skills at Aardman Animations while working on directing and animating short films. I have experience producing and directing narrative, experimental, and documentary films that have been recognized in festivals. Outside of work, I enjoy writing, reading, and embracing outdoor activities which inspire my creative process.

Skills

Stop Motion Animation

Animation

Illustration

Microsoft Office

Experience Level

Stop Motion Animation

Expert

Animation

Expert

Illustration

Intermediate

Microsoft Office

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

In-Studio Stop Motion at Aardman Animations, Aardman Academy

November 1, 2024 - Present

Received industry-standard stop motion animation training, directed and animated a short film, constructed detailed sets and fabricated puppets with the art department, and created and updated production schedules during the shoot.

Development Intern at The Kerner Entertainment Company

April 30, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Conducted over 50 coverage of books, graphic novels, pilots, and feature-length screenplays; assisted with research for project development; analyzed trades to gain insight into prospective buyers; generated cast, writer, and director lists; and created script breakdowns for production.

Illustrator at Tidal Tails

April 30, 2025 - July 10, 2025

Illustrated 30 pages of the published children’s book ‘Tidal Tails: Demi the Dolphin’s Day at the Bay’; developed character designs, settings, and artistic visions to effectively bring the story to life.

Team Lead at Regal Cinemas

December 31, 2024 - July 10, 2025

Trained over 15 new employees in versatile positions; interfaced with 500 – 1,000 people per shift; and influenced a positive work environment by engaging with and serving customers.